February 2010

strong[Author: Stuart Preston
Pages: 106
Single-user $ 695 US
Company-wide $ 1,995 US

Overview

Home Automation is the automatic control of a home's electronic systems, such as security, heating and air conditioning, entertainment, and lighting. A home automation system is one in which these systems are integrated into one, easy-to-use system. The purpose of a home automation system is to enable residents to perform normal daily tasks in a simpler manner. A home automation system will use scenes, off-site control, scheduling, and reactive events to automate the home's electronics systems.

This publication provides analysis of home automation suppliers, solutions, industry trends and outlook. It is the definitive guide for anyone who wants to identify the full range of home automation solutions, who supplies them, and the outlook based on trends and the economy.

"Beginning in early 2010, Real GDP, Real Disposable Income, and Consumer Prices are all expected to increase. When those numbers are combined with the projected increase in Residential Construction spending and relatively low interest rates, the Home Automation industry will likely see a return to healthy revenue increases."

Key Findings:

• Installation, design, and project management can account for up to 50% of the total price of an automation system
• Home Automation dealers experienced a 51% drop in revenues in 2009; however 48% expect an increase in revenues in 2010
• Positive signs for the industry in 2010 include GDP growth (2.8%), increase in residential construction spending, and a rebound in luxury goods manufacturing
• The future of Home Automation is in home health systems, environmental management, retrofits, and the integration of personal technology
• Businesses who are positioned to develop this market are security, audio/video, information technology, electrical, and HVAC companies.

Questions Answered in Report:

• What is a Home Automation system and what is the history of Home Automation?
• How is a Home Automation system designed? What documentation is required?
• Who are the major players/manufacturers of Home Automation electronics?
• What are the budget considerations/costs of a Home Automation system?
• What training or knowledge is required to join the industry?
• What is the 2010 Home Automation market outlook?
• What are the industry standards and associations?
• What trends should you look for in 2010?

Target Audience

• Home Automation Installation Companies: The Home Automation market is poised to rise again in 2010, and Home Automation vendors will need to adjust their marketing mix and offering in order to achieve solid growth in 2010.
• Home Automation Manufacturers: New trends and emerging markets, such as home health care and environmental management, require Home Automation manufacturers to be aware of coming trends.
• Information Technology (IT) Providers: With IP enabled devices becoming the standard in integrated systems, the IT professional is well-positioned to take advantage of this market and achieve high growth in 2010.
• Home Builders and Real Estate Professionals: Professionals in the residential building and housing industry must understand how important these systems are to the homeowner and home values.
• Industry Publications: Where is the market going in 2010? What trends will have the biggest impact? Industry editors must be in touch with the market and the key players.

Companies in Report:

• AcousTex Fabrics
• Acoustical Solutions Inc.
• Acoustics First
• AcousticSmart Home Theatre Interiors
• Actiontec Electronics, Inc
• Activated Designs
• Active Thermal Management
• ADT Custom Home Services
• Advanced Wire Group Corp.
• Amplifier Technologies Inc.
• Am-Source International
• AMX
• Arlington Industries Inc.
• Atlona Technologies
• Aton
• Audio Authority Corp.
• AudioControl
• AudioQuest
• AudioShare
• Auralex Acoustics Inc.
• AVocation Systems
• Axonix Corp.
• B&K Components
• BDI
• BidMagic
• BitWise Controls LLC
• Black & Decker Hardware Home Improvement Group
• Blue Echo Solutions Inc.
• Bora Gear
• Broan
• BTX Window Automation
• Cables To Go
• Carada Inc.
• Cary Audio Design
• Centronics Inc.
• Channel Vision Technology
• Chief Manufacturing
• Cinemar Inc.
• Classe Audio Inc.
• CMI Interiors Inc.
• Colorado vNet
• ConnectGear Inc.
• ConnectGear Inc.
• Control4
• Cool Components Inc.
• Cooper Wiring Devices
• Cortexa Systems LLC
• Crestron Electronics Inc.
• Denon Electronics
• Denon Electronics
• Digital Delivery Group
• DIY Theatre LLC
• D-Link Systems Inc.
• DNP
• Draper Inc.
• D-Tools Inc.
• DVDO by Anchor Bay Technologies
• DVE Distribution
• DVIGear
• Eaton
• ekey U.S.A. Systems LLC
• Elan Home Systems
• Elan Home Systems
• Elan Home Systems
• Electrolux Central Vacuum Systems (Beam)
• Electronic Stockroom
• Element Controls
• Elite Screens Inc.
• Elk Products Inc.
• Epson America Inc.
• ERICO
• Essential Sound Products Inc.
• Ethereal Home Theater
• Exact Power
• FatCat Precision Racking Solutions
• FlatWire Technologies, a division of Southwire
• Fluid Digital
• Fluke Networks
• Fortress Inc.
• FortrezZ LLC
• Furman
• Fusion Research
• Gefen Inc.
• Gepco International Inc.
• Global Cache
• Groov Audio
• HAI (Home Automation Inc.)
• HD Communications Corp.
• Home Acoustix
• Homelogic
• Homepath Products LLC
• Honeywell Genesis Series Cable
• Horizon Software
• Image Crafters
• Image Improved Inc.
• Impact Lighting Inc.
• In2Networks
• Inca Corp.
• Integra
• Intrasonic Technology Inc.
• IOGEAR
• IRES Technology Corp.
• JDSU
• Jensen Transformers Inc.
• JVC Professional Products
• Kaleidescape Inc.
• Keystone Wire & Cable Company Inc.
• Kramer Electronics U.S.A.
• Labor Saving Devices Inc.
• LEG Motorized Systems
• Leica Camera Inc.
• Leviton Manufacturing
• Liberty Wire & Cable Inc.
• Life | Ware
• Lift Tech
• Linear
• LiteTouch Hybrid Technology
• LiteTouch Inc.
• Lowell Manufacturing
• Lutron Electronics
• M.D. Manufacturing Inc.
• Magenta Research
• Marantz America Inc.
• McIntosh Laboratory Inc.
• MechoShade Home Systems
• Media Decor LLC
• Meridian America Inc.
• Middle Atlantic Products Inc.
• Midlite Corp.
• Mitel
• Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc.
• Motion Control Systems
• NAD Electronics of America
• Neothings Inc.
• Neptune Audio
• NetStreams
• NetworkThermostat
• New Age Electronics, a division of SYNNEX Corporation
• Nexus 21 TV Lift Systems
• Niveus Media Inc.
• NuTone
• NuVo Technologies LLC
• NXG Technology
• Okoro Media Systems
• OmniMount Systems
• OMNI-WiFi LLC
• Onkyo U.S.A. Corp.
• On-Q/Legrand
• Optoma Technology Inc.
• Pakedge Device & Software, Inc.
• Panamax
• Panamorph Inc. U.S.A.
• Pantel Corp.
• Pass Laboratories
• Pegasus CCTV
• Planet Waves
• Powerline Control Systems Inc. (PCS)
• PPC
• Premier Mounts
• Professional Audio Associates Inc
• Promounts
• Quest Technology International Inc.
• QWebL
• Remote Technologies Inc. (RTI)
• Richard Gray's Power Company
• Rotel
• RTcom U.S.A. Inc.
• Russound
• S1Digital
• Sanus Systems
• Savant
• Schlage
• Schneider Electric
• Screen Research North America
• Sequel Technologies
• Serious Materials/Quiet Solution
• Sherbourn Technologies
• Sherwood America
• SI Screens
• SIM2
• SimpleHomeNet, a division of Compacta International Ltd.
• Simply Automated Inc.
• SmX Cinema Solutions Corp.
• Snap AV
• Somfy Systems
• SonarGuard by RJE Technologies, Inc
• Sonos Inc.
• Sony Electronics
• Soundcast Systems
• SoundSense LLC
• SpeakerCraft
• Specialty Marketing
• Speco Technologies
• Stewart Filmscreen Corp.
• Storm Shelter Technologies
• Straight Wire
• Structured Cable Products
• Sumiko / Wolf Cinema / REL / Sonus faber / Vienna Acoustics
• SunBriteTV
• Sunfire Corporation
• Suttle
• Technology On Demand Inc.
• Toshiba America Consumer Products
• Total Protection Solutions
• ToteVision
• Transparent Audio
• Triad Speakers Inc.
• Tributaries
• Tri-Net Technology, Inc.
• Triplett / Jewell Instruments
• Tripp Lite
• TruAudio
• U.S. Nippura, Inc (Blue Ocean Projection Screens)
• Universal Electronics Inc.
• Vanco International
• Vantage
• Velodyne Acoustics
• ViewSonic
• Vutec Corp.
• Waterfall Audio
• Wayne-Dalton Corp.
• Wireworld Cable Technology
• Wisdom Audio
• Xantech
• XFTP by Trilithic
• ZeeVee, Inc.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents. 1
What is "Home Automation"?. 6
History of Home Automation. 8
Home Automation Today. 9
The Future of Home Automation. 10
Home Automation System Design and Architecture. 11
Electronic Systems Architecture. 11
System Layout - Topology. 15
Design Documentation. 17
System Components. 21
Industry Design Standards. 23
Design and Installation Budget. 24
The Home Automation Market. 26
Overview.. 26
Manufacturers. 26
Trends. 29
Appendix A: Home Automation Applications and Sample Products. 32
Whole-House Audio. 32
Wireless Audio System.. 32
All-in-One Audio System.. 33
MP3 Player. 33
Audio Equalizer. 35
Digital Audio Receiver. 36
Car Audio Amplifiers. 38
Bluetooth Speaker. 38
iPod Speaker. 39
SACD Player. 42
Wireless Audio Speakers. 44
Karaoke Player. 45
Home Theater. 51
Wireless Home Theater. 53
Lighting Control System.. 57
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning. 59
Home Security System.. 67
Appendix B: Home Automation Suppliers. 74
Appendix C: Suppliers Contact Information. 85
Acoustics. 85
Audio Processors. 85
Audio Distribution. 86
Rack Cooling Devices. 87
Lifts and Mounts. 87
Speakers. 88
Media Servers. 88
Satellite Systems. 88
Cables and Interconnects. 89
Theater Furniture and Storage. 89
Universal Remotes. 90
Video Processors. 90
Video Distribution. 91
Projection Screens. 92
Video Projectors. 92
HVAC and Smart Thermostats. 93
Lighting Control 93
Whole Home Controllers. 94
IP Devices. 94
Multimedia Cabling. 95
Computer Networking and Storage. 95
Structured Cabling. 96
Telecom and Intercom.. 96
Access Control 97
Alarm Monitoring. 97
CCTV and Video Intercom.. 97
Security System Panels. 97
Central Vacuum.. 98
Lighting Fixtures. 98
Motorized Window Treatments. 98
Power Conditioning and Surge Suppression. 99
Weather Stations. 99
Installation Tools and Testers. 99
Software. 100
Training and Consulting. 100
Appendix D: Manufacturer's Representatives and Distributors. 101
National 101
Northeast. 102
East. 102
South. 102
Midwest. 102
Southwest. 103
West. 103
Appendix E: Industry Associations. 104
Appendix F: CEA TechHome Symbols. 105

Table of Figures

Figure 1: Structured Wiring Panel 13
Figure 2: CEA TechHome Bronze Rating Specifications. 15
Figure 3: Distributed System Architecture. 1
Figure 5: Sample Audio Symbols. 17
Figure 4: Centralized System Design. 1
Figure 6: Sample Floor Plan with Symbols. 18
Figure 7: Sample Signal Flow Diagram.. 19
Figure 8: Sample Elevation Drawings. 20
Figure 9: Luxury Goods Industry. 28
Figure 10: Computers and Electronics Industry. 29
Figure 11: Construction Industry. 29